Position-Time Graphs

Front

What does the slope of a position-time graph represent?

Back

Velocity

Front

What does a horizontal line on a position-time graph indicate about an object's motion?

Back

The object is at rest.

Front

How can you determine if an object is moving faster or slower on a position-time graph?

Back

By comparing the steepness of the slopes; a steeper slope indicates faster motion.

Front

What does a negative slope on a position-time graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving in the negative direction.

Front

If a position-time graph shows a straight line with a positive slope, what can be inferred about the object's speed?

Back

The object is moving at a constant speed in the positive direction.

Front

What does the area under the curve in a position-time graph represent?

Back

The total distance traveled by the object.

Front

What is the significance of the y-intercept in a position-time graph?

Back

It represents the initial position of the object.

Front

How can you tell if an object has changed direction on a position-time graph?

Back

If the slope of the graph changes from positive to negative or vice versa.

Front

What does a curve on a position-time graph indicate about an object's motion?

Back

The object is accelerating or decelerating.

Front

What is the formula for calculating velocity from a position-time graph?

Back

Velocity = (Change in position) / (Change in time).